The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 61
The days following the scandal seemed to blur together, a chaotic whirlwind of
media frenzy and public speculation. I couldn't escape the constant updates and
headlines that seemed to follow me everywhere I went. Even my workplace.
offered no respite, as colleagues whispered and exchanged knowing glances in
the corridors.
After another grueling day at the law firm, I found myself still consumed by
thoughts of Timothy. I was going to speak to him, sooner or later. Inevitably, I
would also have to mention that I'd actually met with Linda before everything fell
apart.
With a sigh, I grabbed my bag and headed for the exit.
As I stepped out of the glass doors of the law firm, the bustling city greeted me
with its usual chaotic energy. The weight of the day's work still clung to me, but
my thoughts were consumed by something far more unsettling the relentless.
storm of scandal that had engulfed Timothy.
1 knew I couldn't stand idly by, allowing the rumors and accusations to spread
unchecked. Determination fueled my steps as I made my way through the
crowded sidewalk, my mind set on one goal — checking on Timothy.
The sound of my heels clicking against the pavement was a rhythmic backdrop to
the cacophony of city life. As I walked, I noticed a growing commotion ahead, a
cluster of flashing cameras and eager voices.
My heart sank as I realized that the paparazzi had found their next target. Me.
Cameras clicked and flashes blinded me as I instinctively raised a hand to shield.
my eyes. Reporters clamored for my attention, shouting their usual symphony of
accusatory and invasive questions.
“Evie, are you jealous of Linda?” one voice called out, the words slicing through
the air like a dagger.
The question hit me like a tidal wave, catching me off guard. Jealous? Of Linda?
The mere thought was absurd, and yet the question hung heavy in the air,
waiting for my response.
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My jaw clenched, and I felt a surge of frustration coursing through my veins.
“Linda is a desperate nobody!” I shot back, my voice laced with a venomous
edge.
The words tumbled out before I could even process them fully, a spontaneous
retort fueled by resentment, and maybe fear. The cameras continued to flash,
capturing my moment of defiance for the world to see.
With a harsh stride, I pushed past the paparazzi, my heart racing with a mix of
emotions. I had no time for their relentless scrutiny — my focus was on Timothy.
Minutes later, I was standing before Timothy's apartment door, my heart
pounding in anticipation. I raised my hand to knock, but before my knuckles could
make contact, the door swung open, revealing Timothy in a state of disarray.
His clothes were disheveled and his thick hair was a half-dried mess on the top
of his head. His skin shined with a thin film of perspiration, or possibly shower
water, as he stumbled out of the door with a loud sigh.
All at once, he noticed me standing there, eyeballing him.
His
eyes met mine, a mix of surprise and relief washing over his features. “Evie,” he
breathed.
“Hey, Timothy,” I greeted, offering a small but genuine smile. “How are you?"
Timothy tilted his head from side to side. “Could be better.”
I bit my lip. “Because of the news?"
He closed the door behind him, his gaze never leaving mine. “Have you seen
what's been going on?” he asked.
I nodded. “Yeah, I've been keeping up.”
Timothy ran a hand through his hair, his frustration palpable. “I can’t believe this
shit. I actually let that psycho into my home, and left her around my dog!”
I took a deep breath, slightly unnerved by his outburst. “Hey, you'll get through
this. You're not exactly new to scandal.
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“I want to believe that, Evie,” he said, his expression softening. “But it feels like
everything is spiraling out of control.”
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I stepped closer to him, my hand reaching out to gently rest on his arm. “You're
not alone in this, Timothy. We'll face it together, like before.”
He offered me a small smile. “Thank you, Evie.”
We stood there, a silent understanding passing between us. But Timothy's
restless energy soon got the better of him, and he soon stepped away from the
door. He checked his watch and glared at the ceiling,
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will help at thi heet with my publicist later this afternoon. I'm not even sure it
“Well, you can at least give it a shot,” I urged, my voice steady. “What really
happened with Linda? I want to hear it from you.”
Timothy exhaled sharply.. “Nothing you haven't seen, really. She posted a bunch
of pictures of herself in my apartment, even though I trusted her as an employee
only.”
I raised an eyebrow, curiosity piqued. “So there was no romance?”
“None,” he stated firmly, handing me his phone with Linda's profile on the screen.
“They were probably taken when I asked her to look Duke while I was away,”
Timothy explained bitterly. “She's twisting a simple favor into something it's not.” I
handed his phone back to him, my mind racing as I processed the information.
While it wasn't under the most ideal circumstances, I couldn't help but feel
relieved that Linda had only fantasized about their relationship. “What do you
think she's after?”
Timothy shook his head, frustration etched on his features. “Me, probably. Or at
least the fantasy of having me, judging from how intimate some of these photos
were.”
There were indeed some images of Linda strewn about Timothy's bed, sitting
seductively in lingerie with a glass of wine. I felt my hands tighten into fists,
furious on Timothy's behalf. What's worse is that I had been in her home,
blissfully unaware that she was unstable.
“Evie, I need you to believe me,” Timothy implored, his voice raw with emotion. “I
never had any romantic involvement with Linda. She’s manipulating the situation,
and I can't let her destroy everything I've worked so hard for.”
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The pieces of the puzzle were slowly falling into place, and I felt a growing sense
of unease.
“I should have known something was off about Linda,” I told him. “When I met
with her the other night for dinner, she seemed overly fixated on you. It was like
she was trying to prove something, to show how close you two were.”
Timothy's brow furrowed, his gaze locking onto mine. “What do you mean?”
I... I had dinner with Linda the other night,” I confessed, the weight of the truth
heavy on my shoulders.
His eyes widened, a mixture of shock and hurt crossing his features. “You had
dinner with her?”
I nodded, my heart sinking at the pain in his voice. “I wanted to see if there was
any truth to the rumors. She seemed overly fixated on you, almost like she was
trying to convince me of something.”
Timothy's fists clenched at his sides, his frustration boiling over. “And you didn’t
think to tell me about this?"
“I'm sorry, Timothy,” I said. “I didn’t want to upset you.”
He turned away, his breaths coming in heavy exhales.
“I know this is hard, Timothy,” I said softly, stepping closer to him. “But we'll get
through this. We'll prove the truth, no matter what it takes.”
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“I'm sorry,” I offered, my voice sincere. “I thought I was doing what was best, but I
see now that it was a mistake.”
Timothy's shoulders slumped, a mix of emotions washing over him. “I don't know
who to trust anymore.”
The pain in his voice tugged at my heart, and I reached out, placing a hand on
his arm. “You can trust me, Timothy. I'm here to support you, no matter what.”
He frowned. “After everything that's happened, how can I be sure?”
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Timothy's gaze softened, and he let out a weary sigh. “I just... I need time to
process all of this.”
“Timothy,” I began, the rest of my sentence dying off as he started turning away.
As he walked toward the elevator, a pang of guilt and regret settled in my chest. I
had never intended my actions to cause him more pain.
For his sake, I was going to fix this. I would have to get creative though. Just who
in the hell was Linda, and how could I knock her down for good?
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